Patrick's Records for the Current Year Contain the Following Information

question 117

Multiple Choice

Patrick's records for the current year contain the following information. -He donated stock having a fair market value of $5,000 to a qualified charitable organization.Patrick acquired the stock two years ago at a cost of $3,000.
-He paid $1,000 for membership in an athletic scholarship program maintained by the university.The only benefit of the membership is that Patrick is entitled to purchase a season ticket to the university's home football games.
-He also donated $7,500 cash to a qualified charitable organization.Patrick's adjusted gross income for the year is $100,000.
What is the amount of his charitable contribution deduction?

• A)$11,300
• B)$11,500
• C)$13,300
• D)$13,500

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Definitions:

Limited Partnership

A form of partnership consisting of one or more general partners who manage the business and are personally liable for its debts, and one or more limited partners who invest capital but have limited liability and do not participate in management.

Unincorporated Business Association

A business entity where two or more persons come together for a commercial purpose without forming a corporation.

Dormant Partner

A business partner who does not participate in the day-to-day management of the partnership but still shares in its profits and losses.

Limited Partner

An investor in a partnership who has limited liability to the extent of their investment in the company and does not participate in daily business operations.